2004 Mercury Mountaineer Transmission

7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle each code represents.
Truck application:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5–speed (AKK))
C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6–speed ZF
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Code Transmission Description
Automatic transmission
Y Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E)
U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S)
Passenger car application:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75)
W 5–speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
A 4–speed overdrive (4F27E)
E 4–speed overdrive (4FE)
J 3–speed (Mazda)
L 4–speed overdrive (AX4S)
P 4–speed overdrive (4F20E)
X 4–speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y 4–speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
5 5–speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U 4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
A 5–speed overdrive (5R55N)
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A
Accessory delay ..........................49
AdvanceTrac ..............................141
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................115, 120
and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 120
disposal ....................................123
driver air bag ..................117, 121
indicator light .................119, 122
operation .........................117, 121
passenger air bag ...........117, 121
Air cleaner filter .......................262
Air conditioning ..........................28
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................151
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................226
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................139
Audio system (see Radio) ...18, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................147
fluid, adding ............................245
fluid, checking ........................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specification ..................267
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
refill capacities ........................263
B
Battery .......................................224acid, treating emergencies .....224
jumping a disabled battery ....195
maintenance-free ....................224
replacement, specifications ...262
servicing ..................................224
BeltMinder .................................111
Brakes ........................................139
anti-lock ...................................139
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............139
fluid, checking and adding ....244
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specifications .........265, 267
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
parking ....................................140
shift interlock ..........................145
C
Calculating load ........................166
Capacities for refilling fluids ....263
Cargo cover ...........................76–77
Cell phone use ............................45
Certification Label ....................269
Changing a tire .........................186
Child safety restraints ..............123
child safety belts ....................123
Child safety seats ......................126
attaching with tether straps ..130
in front seat ............................127
in rear seat ..............................127
Cigar lighter
Power Point ..............................48
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............210
instrument panel ....................212
interior .....................................213
interior trim ............................213
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plastic parts ............................212
safety belts ..............................213
washing ....................................209
waxing .....................................209
wheels ......................................210
wiper blades ............................212
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............28
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................23
AM/FM/CD .................................18
Compass, electronic ....................61
calibration .................................62
set zone adjustment ...........61, 64
Console ........................................45
overhead ....................................46
rear ......................................46, 48
Controls
power seat .................................94
steering column ........................54
Coolant
checking and adding ..............226
refill capacities ................230, 263
specifications ..................265, 267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................173
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................214
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................201
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............205
Getting roadside assistance ...173
Getting the service
you need .................................201
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................206
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................202Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............205
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................33
Defrost
rear window ..............................32
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................245
engine oil .................................220
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........265
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................246
Driving under special
conditions ..................149, 154, 157
sand .........................................156
snow and ice ...........................158
through water .................156, 161
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................28
E
Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................195
Emergency Flashers .................174
Emission control system ..........241
Engine ........................................267
cleaning ...................................210
coolant .....................................226
fail-safe coolant ......................230
idle speed control ...................224
lubrication
specifications ..................265, 267
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HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...............................60
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................57
Hood ..........................................216
I
Ignition ...............................135, 267
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................126
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................243
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................212
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................186, 189
positioning .......................186, 191
storage .....................186, 188–189
Jump-starting your vehicle ......195
K
Keyless entry system .................85
autolock .....................................87
Keys
positions of the ignition .........135
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................37
daytime running light ...............33
fog lamps ...................................33
high beams ................................34instrument panel, dimming .....34
interior lamps ...........................36
Liftgate ..................................75, 82
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........139
Limited-slip axle .......................151
Load limits .................................161
Loading instructions .................166
Locks
autolock .....................................87
childproof ..................................80
doors ..........................................79
Lubricant specifications ...265, 267
Luggage rack ...............................77
Lumbar support, seats ...............96
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........267
Message center ...........................63
english/metric button ...............68
system check button ................67
warning messages .....................69
Mirrors ...................................47, 50
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................50
fold away ...................................50
heated ........................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Moon roof ....................................56
Motorcraft parts ................237, 262
O
Octane rating ............................235
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................220
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Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................156
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................259
Roadside Emergencies ...........186
Warning Displays ................15, 69
Tires ...........................186, 246–248
alignment ................................255
care ..........................................253
changing ..................186, 191, 194
checking the pressure ............253
label .........................................253
replacing ..........................191, 258
rotating ....................................255
safety practices .......................258
sidewall information ...............248
snow tires and chains ............261
spare tire .................186, 188, 190
terminology .............................248
tire grades ...............................247
treadwear ........................247, 257
Towing .......................................167
recreational towing .................172
trailer towing ..........................167
wrecker ....................................200
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................245
Transmission .............................145
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....145fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
Trunk ...........................................82
Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................267
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................269
Vehicle loading ..........................161
Ventilating your vehicle ...........138
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................219
Water, Driving through .............161
Windows
power .........................................48
rear wiper/washer .....................44
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................43
checking and adding fluid .....219
liftgate reservoir .....................219
replacing wiper blades .............44
Wrecker towing .........................200
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